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By Rick Burnette Headed west on I-10, in the vicinity of Tallahassee, downed limbs and quite a few leaning trees are noticeable. But beyond the state capitol, evidence of wind damage from Hurricane Michael seems to increase every few miles. Exiting the interstate and headed into the town of Greensboro, there is no doubt that … Continue reading →

By Christian Davis In 2016, the Barna Group published its most recent edition of The State of Youth Ministry. This report contains studies of youth attendance and involvement in church activities, parent expectations, ministry strengths and weaknesses, and many others. Amongst the wealth of statistics gathered from these studies, there are also several interviews with … Continue reading →

By Rick McClatchy I attended the Parliament of the World’s Religions expecting to meet many people from different world religions, which I did. It was announced that 7,500 people from 220 different religious groups were represented, which gives an impression of the broad type of religious diversity present. However, I am not so sure that … Continue reading →

By Andy Hale As the Fellowship gathered in Dallas this summer for General Assembly, a unique experience was created for event participants, social media viewers, and podcast listeners. The CBF Podcast Stage featured interviews with theologians, church historians, remarkable leaders, and practitioners. Presenting over fifteen guests, the Podcast Stage offered audiences a unique interactive experience … Continue reading →

By William Reilly One of Jesus’ favorite teaching topics was the Kingdom of God. Throughout the gospels, he uses parables and examples to describe the Kingdom of God as exceedingly valuable. He said that it is something we must be prepared and wait in anticipation for. He taught that it is open to all, if … Continue reading →

By Blake Tommey Délivrence Gédé toils from sunrise to sunset at her home in the rural mountain community of Magandou, Haiti. Each day, she sweeps her house, washes dishes, tends to her animals and then returns to work in the garden. She also washes clothes, irons them and ties up any loose ends. When she finally finishes her … Continue reading →

The following is a prayer from John Mark Boes in response to the tragic shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Wednesday. God, We are distraught as we mourn the lives of 12 of Your beloved senselessly gunned down in Thousand Oaks, California. We are weary; weary with the burden of … Continue reading →